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Note:
The front idler roller is supported by
two pillow block bearings sitting in an upper
and lower guide (one set on each side of the
machine).
7.
Support the front idler roller.
8.
Go to the right front corner and remove the
locking collar that holds the pillow block
bearing on the shaft. Do this by backing off
the set screws and turning the locking collar
counterclockwise. Using a hammer and punch,
tap the locking collar counterclockwise until it
releases from the shaft.
9.
Repeat this step for the left front corner.
10.
Remove the pillow block bearings by sliding the
idler roller back so the pillow block bearings
slide out of their guides.
11.
Remove the two safety brackets and slide the
roller down through the open hole.
12.
Go to the rear of the machine and loosen the
tensioning sprocket.
13.
Remove the chain from the drive sprocket.
14.
Loosen the set screws on the drive sprocket
and remove the drive sprocket and key from the
drive roller shaft.
15.
Support the rear drive roller.
Important:
Do not disturb the rear roller
adjustment bracket assembly. It is designed
to adjust the rear roller automatically if the
belt is not tracking accurately.
16.
Remove the four bolts in the flange bearings on
both sides.
17.
Remove the locking collars next to the flange
bearings on the shaft, and slide both bearings
off the shaft.
18.
Remove the two option attachment brackets
(Figure
53).
1. Option attachment bracket
19.
Lower the drive roller down through the slots.
Figure 53
20.
Remove the rear gate for a better view.
21.
Note the position of the cartridge inside the
hopper, so that you can re install it in the same
position and direction. It is bolted in six places
along the side of the machine (three 4 bolt plates
on each side).
22.
Secure the cartridge by using straps from a
lifting device on each of the four corners.
23.
Remove the 24 bolts to release the cartridge
(Figure
54).
1. Secure and remove the belt cartridge
24.
Remove the cartridge by lifting it out from the top
of the machine. Place it on the ground
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